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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.35, 7,194.42 and 2,855.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.35, 7,194.42 and 2,855.49 is: 3,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.35 : 7,194.42 = 2,855.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.35/7,194.42 = 2,855.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.35x = 7,194.42 × 2,855.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.35x = 20,543,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,594.37/5,213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.57

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